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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.53, 1,367.01 and 548.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.53, 1,367.01 and 548.44 is: 756.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.53 : 1,367.01 = 548.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.53/1,367.01 = 548.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.53x = 1,367.01 × 548.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.53x = 749,719.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,719.55/990.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.89

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